Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
2-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Sakaki
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Sakaki
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Sperrstrauch
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Sakaki
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Sakaki
La milenrama
In Greek
Sakaki
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Sakaki
milefólio
In Polish
Sakaki
krwawnika
In Latin
Sakaki
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sakaki and Yarrow
Season and care of Sakaki and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yarrow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sakaki and Yarrow Physical Information
Sakaki and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Yarrow are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sakaki and Yarrow
Care of Sakaki and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.